Inspiration
Best Day, Weekend, and Long-Distance Hikes in Wyoming and Utah
Spending time in nature is one of the best antidotes to Western society's fast-paced, consumer-driven world. Whether you're looking to spend a couple of hours or a couple of months...
This Weeks Top Instagram Posts from the #ContinentalDivideTrail
Each week we showcase our favorite photos from Instagram using the hashtag #AppalachianTrail and #PacificCrestTrail. We decided to let the Continental Divide Trail join in on the fun! Use the
9 Thru-Hiking Photographers You Need to Be Following In 2018
It's no secret that being a successful thru-hiker requires a tremendous amount of patience. It calls for adeptness and a whole lot of willpower. What's even more supernatural? Killing the...
The Future of the Continental Divide Trail: Part II
The Continental Divide Trail Association has been hard at work for five years trying to realize their goal of protecting the entire 3,080 mile trail in perpetuity. Many hurdles stand...
The Future of the Continental Divide Trail: Part I
The Continental Divide Trail has had a rocky history compared to it's counterparts in the East and West. It's path has made for difficulties in working towards a completely protected...
A Terrain In Wavelengths: How Music Can Shape A Hike
Have you ever been in the centre of a debate regarding music on the trail? I'm not talking about someone blasting speakers and disturbing the peace, I'm talking about hiking...
3MPH: Why We’re Filming A Documentary on the CDT
We have the opportunity to show an audience a trail that has no bounds. Everything is higher risk here. But we dont want to just show this trail. And thats...
6 Thru-Hiking Photographers You Need to Be Following
Capturing pretty pictures from the backcountry requires only a camera and a desire to explore. Consistently snapping jaw-dropping, eye-catching, or otherwise standout photos, however, necessitates
Introducing “Tales from the Trail”: Our New Video Blogger Series
We're excited to announce the start of a brand new video series here at The Trek: our biweekly video updates from selected Trek bloggers currently on the trail. Follow along for on-trail
Interview with Tom Kennedy: Co-Founder of HIKE For Mental Health
Hiking enthusiasts have long internalized the restorative feeling that comes from a walk or hike along a peaceful trail. Academia is catching up, with more and more studies proving the mental-health